2/24/2015
by
sudhihere
There are many variations of sandwiches, I love them but prefer healthier ones. I recently stumbled upon few vegetables in smaller quantity and was wondering what to cook, here's that Sandwich,
Ingredients
- Wheat Bread, Onion, Spring Onion, Carrot, Corn, Green Peas, Capsicum, Beetroot, Lemon, Oil
- Cumin Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt to taste, Pavbhaji Masala, Coriander Leaves
Recipe ~
- Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a pan,
- Add cumin seeds, let it crackle and then add onion and spring onions, saute them
- Add all the vegetables but beetroot, salt and turmeric powder, saute for 10 mins,
- Add a little water to cook it, finally add shredded beetroots. Mix it well and cook it for 2-4 minutes.
- Add Pavbhaji masala, coriander powder and lemon juice, top it with coriander leaves,
- Make coriander chutney, that you can apply on sides of breads,
- Apply butter and coriander chutney on one side of bread and add masala,
- Prepare another slice of bread with butter and chutney and add on top,
- Cook them in the sandwich maker, I prefer crisp, so I overcook it,
Enjoy the sandwich with coriander chutney and ketchup.
2/17/2015
by
sudhihere
Dates are naturally sweet and full of nutrients, it makes a very healthy snack for Winter. This recipe along with Dates, contains Poppy seeds and nuts, which makes it rich in protein, calcium along with good dose of nutrients. One or two pieces in the morning would keep you running for entire day,
Ingredients
- Dates, Pure Ghee, Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Poppy Seeds, Shredded Coconut
Recipe ~
- Heat 2 tbsp Ghee,
- Add shredded coconut to the Ghee, cook for 1 minute until it turns slightly brown,
- Add Poppy Seeds, and cook it for 2 mins on a low flame, it would turn lightly brown,
- Add chopped Dates and mix it well, keep stirring and mash it well, on low flame,
- On another stove, heat 1/2 tbsp Ghee,
- Add chopped Almonds and Cashew Nuts, cook it on low flame for 4-5 minutes,
- Once the Dates are fully mashed, turn off the stove, let it cool down,
- Make a ball once the Mashed Dates cools down,
- Flatten the Dates ball and top it with roasted Almonds and Cashew Nuts,
- Roll it firmly,
- Roll it over the shredded coconut,
- Cut the roll in smaller pieces or you can roll them into smaller balls,
2/17/2015
by
sudhihere
Sabudana Khichadi is a popular upvas recipe which is made on fasting days. Also it is a popular breakfast dish around Maharashtra region. Traditionally the dish is made with Potatoes, but I've skipped it to make it more healthier,
Ingredients
- Over night soaked Sabudana, Oil, Cumin Seeds, Lemon, Sugar
- Curry Leaves, Green Chili, Roasted Peanuts, Salt, Coriander
Recipe ~
- Overnight soak the Sabudana, use enough water to dip Sabudana, do not over fill the water.
- Crush the roasted peanuts, and then mix it thoroughly the Soaked Sabudana.
- Heat oil in a pan and add Cumin seeds, let it crackle,
- Add Green Chili and Curry Leaves, and add the Sabudana,
- Cook it for 5-7 minutes, later add Sugar, Salt and Lemon juice,
- Serve it Hot and enjoy it with Tea,
2/17/2015
by
sudhihere
Suji Halwa is one of the most common and easiest sweet dish to prepare, let's quickly prepare it,
Ingredients
- Fine Suji, Pure Ghee, Sugar, Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Cardamom Powder, Milk
Recipe ~
- First of all, heat the ghee,
- Add Suji and mix it well, keep stirring for 10 minutes,
- Keep stirring the Suji until it is light brown,
- Add Almonds and Cashew Nuts,
- Mix it for 3-4 minutes, until they are lightly roasted,
- On another stove, heat the Milk until lukewarm,
- Add Milk to the Suji, Keep stirring for 2-3 minutes and make sure no lumps are created,
- Add Sugar and mix it well, for 1 Cup Suji add 1/2 Cup Sugar,
- Add Cardamom Powder, mix it well,
- The Suji Halwa is ready to eat,
- Serve it Hot and enjoy it with Puri or any main course,
2/14/2015
by
sudhihere
Many times Bread preparation are very repetitive, here's a version that's quick to prepare and can be enjoyed any season. Prepared with Raw Banana, it provides Potassium and Vitamin benefits, also this recipe can be prepared with little oil on Tawa or in Oven or traditionally can be deep fried as well,
Ingredients
- Raw Banana (Boiled), Bread Slice, Lemon, Green Chili, Coriander Leaves
- Mirch Powder, Turmeric Powder, Salt, Sugar, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala
- For plating, Sev, Dates & Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney
Recipe ~
- First of all, cut the Banana into half and then boil them.
- Mash the boiled Bananas nicely, same as Mashed Potatoes.
- Mix the mashed banana with rest of the ingredients to make the filling,
- Spread the filling evenly on the top of Bread slices,
- Shallow fry the Bread slice with as little oil as you prefer,
- If you prefer you can deep fry them as well, the banana won't come off from Bread.
- The Hyederabadi Toast are almost ready,
- Top it with Dates & Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney & Sev, serve it hot,
